Academics
One of the three pillars of the district’s strategic plan is a vibrant learning environment.
Our staff is committed to students’ academic growth and social and emotional wellbeing.
Curriculum
The district has developed an overview of the curriculum at each level based on the NH State Standards. These documents will help families easily understand what their students should be learning throughout the school year.
The Hudson School District Academic Standards document includes the subject area standards that are used to define the curriculum and competencies for the district.
These standards are board approved every 10 years or as needed to keep curriculum and competencies relevant for student learning.
Kindergarten – Overview
Grade 1 - Curriculum Overview
Alvirne High School – Curriculum Overview
Wilbur H. Palmer Center – Overview
District Assessment Tools
The Hudson School District uses a variety of assessment tools to measure students’ understanding of content. The results are used to help tailor instruction in the classroom.
In daily instruction, formative assessments are used throughout a unit of study as a ‘check for understanding’ and help teachers and students identify areas that need additional reinforcement.
Summative assessments are at the end of a unit of study and help a student demonstrate their full understanding.
School-wide assessments allow us to monitor student learning throughout the year and give us the ability to make necessary adjustments to improve instruction and meet each student’s unique needs.
The following are some of the assessments used in the Hudson School District:
- i-Ready Inform - An adaptive reading and math assessment used in grades K-10 to inform teaching and learning with actionable data.
- NH Statewide Assessment System - Statewide tests for English language arts and mathematics in grades 3-8 and science in grades 5, 8, and second year of high school.
- The SAT | College Board - The SAT is administered to all New Hampshire students in their third year of high school.
- ACCESS - A comprehensive test for English language learners.
- DIBELS Reading (K-3) - Universal reading screener given to all students.
- Forefront Math (K-1) - Universal math screener given to all students.
- Acadience Math (2-5) - Universal math screener given to all students.
- Classroom assessments.
Student Computers
The Hudson School District is pleased to offer a one-to-one technology program to students in grades K-12. Hudson Memorial and Alvirne students are provided a dedicated laptop, enabling them to easily transition projects and research between home and school, as well as between classes throughout the day. For Hills Garrison Elementary, Nottingham West Elementary, and the Early Learning Center, laptops are available for use in the buildings to enhance digital literacy.